The Government of India has proposed a new initiative, PAN 2.0, aimed at overhauling and modernizing the Permanent Account Number (PAN) system. The project will be implemented through a Managed Service Provider (MSP), though the MSP is yet to be finalized. Once onboarded, the timeline for the project’s implementation is 18 months. PAN 2.0 is designed to improve service quality, accelerate delivery, and enhance grievance redressal by integrating advanced technologies. The project intends to streamline various PAN and TAN-related services such as allotment, corrections, Aadhaar-PAN linking, re-issuance, and online validation into a single digital platform. This will function as a comprehensive, one-stop solution for users. As of now, there are over 81.24 crore PAN holders in the country, with Uttar Pradesh (11.45 crore), Maharashtra (9.34 crore), and West Bengal (6.58 crore) among the states with the highest PAN registrations. The initiative is expected to significantly enhance user experience by offering faster and more efficient handling of PAN/TAN matters while reducing procedural complexities.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
LOK SABHA
UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 2336
TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 04, 2025/SRAVANA 13,1947 (SAKA)
‘PAN 2.0
2336. Dr. M K Vishnu Prasad:
Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: –
(a) Whether the Government is implementing PAN 2.0, if so, the details thereof;.
(b) The timeline fixed for its implementation;
(c) The reasons for implementing PAN 2.0; and
(d) The total number of PAN holders in the country, State-wise?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINSITRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
(a) Yes, the PAN 2.0 Project has been envisaged by the Government through a Managed Service Provider (MSP). The selection of the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the Design, Development, Implementation, Operations, and Maintenance of the PAN 2.0 Project has not yet been finalized.
(b) The timeline fixed for implementing the PAN 2.0 Project is 18 months from the date of onboarding of MSP.
(c) The PAN 2.0 Project has been envisaged to simplify the PAN/TAN processes for improved quality of service to the public, faster service delivery and improve grievance redressal mechanisms by leveraging latest technologies. PAN 2.0 Project will handle comprehensively issues/matters related to PAN and TAN, including allotment, updates/corrections, Aadhaar-PAN linking, re-issuance requests, online PAN validation etc. as a one-stop platform.
(d) State/UT wise PAN count –
| S.No. | STATE/UT | PAN COUNT |
| 1 | ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS | 3,17,895 |
| 2 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 3,65,81,048 |
| 3 | ARUNACHAL PRADESH | 9,59,058 |
| 4 | ASSAM | 2,80,75,151 |
| 5 | BIHAR | 5,60,28,872 |
| 6 | CHANDIGARH | 10,81,207 |
| 7 | DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI | 3,40,315 |
| 8 | DAMAN AND DIU | 2,79,467 |
| 9 | DELHI | 2,07,22,739 |
| 10 | GOA | 13,77,958 |
| 11 | GUJARAT | 3,92,68,870 |
| 12 | HARYANA | 2,26,66,832 |
| 13 | HIMACHAL PRADESH | 53,20,878 |
| 14 | JAMMU AND KASHMIR | 68,46,878 |
| 15 | KARNATAKA | 4,94,03,612 |
| 16 | KERALA | 2,35,82,627 |
| 17 | LAKSHADWEEP | 33,925 |
| 18 | MADHYA PRADESH | 3,91,19,797 |
| 19 | MAHARASHTRA | 9,34,45,187 |
| 20 | MANIPUR | 16,52,996 |
| 21 | MEGHALAYA | 14,20,521 |
| 22 | MIZORAM | 4,52,957 |
| 23 | NAGALAND | 8,69,565 |
| 24 | ORISSA | 2,16,58,411 |
| 25 | PONDICHERRY | 8,17,301 |
| 26 | PUNJAB | 2,35,49,845 |
| 27 | RAJASTHAN | 4,14,25,166 |
| 28 | SIKKIM | 4,18,015 |
| 29 | TAMIL NADU | 5,19,50,263 |
| 30 | TRIPURA | 21,44,966 |
| 31 | UTTAR PRADESH | 11,45,23,538 |
| 32 | WEST BENGAL | 6,58,61,442 |
| 33 | CHHATTISGARH | 1,42,79,522 |
| 34 | UTTARAKHAND | 77,67,062 |
| 35 | JHARKHAND | 1,81,47,249 |
| 36 | TELANGANA | 2,00,59,668 |
| TOTAL | 81,24,50,803 |
